{"id":1850,"date":"2022-12-19T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-19T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.socoheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/?p=1850"},"modified":"2022-12-20T08:06:04","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T15:06:04","slug":"the-soco-air-filter-faq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.socoheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/heating-service\/the-soco-air-filter-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"The SoCo Air Filter FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We\u2019ve mentioned air filters multiple times on our blogs, but we haven\u2019t really dedicated a blog specifically to them yet. These components are special when compared to other heating system components, because they\u2019re specifically designed to be addressed by a homeowner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We think it\u2019s a bad idea to just open your furnace up and start fiddling with the components. You can void your warranty and run into some serious problems, even safety concerns. But your air filter is located in a safe place that\u2019s outside of your furnace box where it can be easily lifted out and a replacement can be placed back in. This is what makes this component unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, let\u2019s discuss any questions you might have about your air filter and make sure that all of our customers are on the right page with how to treat this powerful yet sensitive component of your heating in Colorado Springs, CO!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat Is My Air Filter?\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s start with the easiest question. What is the air filter and what does it do? The air filter is a component in your heating system that traps contaminants like dust, debris, and pet dander so your furnace or heat pump can focus on heating the air of your home. This component protects the interior components from getting bogged down with contaminants and running less efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhere Is My Air Filter?\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The air filter is located in the return air duct, which is the duct that feeds into the centralized heating system. Usually, there\u2019s a little arrow that points to not only the air filter, but the direction that the air filter is facing so you know how to put it back in when you\u2019re finished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDoes It Improve My Indoor Air Quality?\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes and no. Improving the air quality of your home is not the intended purpose of your air filter. It\u2019s mainly designed to protect the inside of your furnace, so it\u2019s not going to do a very thorough job of helping your home\u2019s air quality, like a high-grade air filtration system would.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That being said, it certainly doesn\u2019t hurt your air quality and sometimes makes a bit of an improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHow Do I Change My Air Filter?\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is the fun part! First, turn off your heating system so it doesn\u2019t try to run while you\u2019re doing this. Then, locate the return air duct we mentioned previously. Remove the filter and inspect it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n